The nurse is reviewing laboratory results for a patient whose gestational age is 16 weeks. The nurse notices higher than expected human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) levels. Which of the following correlations might be associated with these high hCG results?

The nurse is developing a plan of care (POC) for a pregnant woman. The client’s laboratory results include a hemoglobin (hGb) of 10g/dl and a hematocrit (HCT) of 29%. Which of the following nursing diagnoses would be most appropriate based on the laboratory findings for this client?

A 28-week pregnant client is experiencing preterm labor and has been started on nifedipine (Procardia) daily. The nurse is reviewing the client’s chart for new medication orders. Which new medication order should the nurse question?

In the process of formulating a plan of care for a pregnant client, which immunizations are recommended for administration during pregnancy? Select all that apply.

During the second stage of labor, which of the following is a priority nursing responsibility?

At term, the amniotic membranes (bag of water) normally contains approximately_______________ of amniotic fluid.

You are orienting a new nurse to the Labor and Delivery unit and educating her about the functions of amniotic fluid. You know the new nurse understands when she states, “The amniotic fluid is important because it… Select all that apply.

The nurse is caring for a pregnant client who was recently diagnosed with vasa previa. The nurse would include which of the following in the client’s plan of care:

A client presents to the labor unit with complaints of leaking fluid and is 26 weeks pregnant. The nurse applies an external fetal monitor. Which of the following findings would require follow up by the nurse?

Which fetus/infant would warrant further investigation of causative agents using TORCH studies?